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April 15, 2013
Chart: State Medicaid Coverage of Emergency Contraception (EC) as an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug
Jane Perkins Issue Brief
State Medicaid programs must cover family planning services and supplies, however, states have some flexibilty to determine which services and supplies are covered. This state-by-state chart and the accompanying report, Over-the-Counter or Out of Reach? document that most states cover emergency contraception in their Medicaid programs, but there is…
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April 15, 2013
The Supreme Court’s Decision on the ACA’s Medicaid Expansion: Q and A
Jane Perkins and Sarah Somers Issue Brief
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April 15, 2013
Medicaid Cost Containment
Michelle Lilienfeld and Jane Perkins Issue Brief
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April 15, 2013
Update on Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jina Dhillon and Jane Perkins Issue Brief
Federal law allows Medicaid beneficiaries and applicants to enforce their health care rights in court when states do not comply with the Medicaid Act. While individuals have historically used a civil rights law, § 1983 (42 U.S.C. § 1983), to enforce their rights, courts have narrowed this avenue. This…
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April 15, 2013
MEDICAID BLOCK GRANTS = DEVASTATING CUTS TO HEALTH CARE
Andy DiAntonio Issue Brief
Despite being a safety net program for over 62 million low-income individuals, Medicaid continues to be on the chopping block in federal deficit and budget discussions. This fact sheet lays out the arguments against block granting Medicaid, from the impact on access to health care to the effect on…
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April 15, 2013
CMS Issues Guidance on MOE under ARRA
Jane Perkins Issue Brief
This fact sheet describes CMS guidance regarding Section 5001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Section 5001 offers states temporary increases in their federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) between October 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010. The CMS guidance addresses increased FMAP methodology and grant issuance;…
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Chart: State Medicaid Coverage of Emergency Contraception (EC) as an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug

The Supreme Court’s Decision on the ACA’s Medicaid Expansion: Q and A

Update on Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983

MEDICAID BLOCK GRANTS = DEVASTATING CUTS TO HEALTH CARE

CMS Issues Guidance on MOE under ARRA

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Chart: State Medicaid Coverage of Emergency Contraception (EC) as an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug

The Supreme Court’s Decision on the ACA’s Medicaid Expansion: Q and A

Medicaid Cost Containment

Update on Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983

MEDICAID BLOCK GRANTS = DEVASTATING CUTS TO HEALTH CARE

CMS Issues Guidance on MOE under ARRA